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5 lessons from Barna about the divided Christians of America
A recent extensive study by Barna Group has explored the ideological commitments of America's diverse faith communities. Assessing everything from theological conservatism to LGBT sympathies and gun ownership, the research shines an interesting light on some of America's most influential groups.
A pastor claims he has God's phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?
As if Christians didn't already have enough of a reputation for being somewhere on the spectrum between mad and weird, we've now seen the emergence of a pastor who says he had God's personal phone number, and regularly calls him on his cell.
Abuse victims are 'spiteful' boys who were rejected by priests, claims Vatican envoy
Some children who have accused priests of child sex abuse are no more than 'spiteful' boys who fell in love with priests and were rejected, according to a Vatican envoy.
Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.
Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Among the Christian responders to Monday's Manchester bombing are trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Justin Bieber fans beg him to cancel London gig after Manchester attack
Bieber fans are frightened for the star's safety, and the safety of his fans, after Ariane Grande's concert was targeted. She has now suspended her own world tour.
Aldersgate Day: How John Wesley's conversion transformed the Church
On this day in 1738 a man named John Wesley had a profound experience that changed his life â and arguably transformed the Church as well.
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.
All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican
The much-anticipated meeting came after historic tensions between the two men, with the Pope famously saying last year of Trump's plans for a wall with the border of Mexico and the ill-fated 'Muslim ban': 'A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.' Trump responded by saying that the Pope was 'disgraceful'.
Britain deploys troops after Manchester attack, threat level raised to 'critical'
Prime Minister Theresa May announced late on Tuesday that the threat level was now considered 'critical', meaning an attack may be imminent.
Blessed are the peacemakers: the opportunities that exist for Pope Francis and Donald Trump
Julian Egan of International Alert on the unique opportunity represented by the meeting today of President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two extremely different men.
Jill Duggar suffers personal tragedy on mission trip as close friend is brutally kidnapped and murdered
A kidnapping and murder has hit close to home for Duggar daughter Jill Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard, who are detailing how they lost a close family friend while on their missionary trip in Central America.
Trump in Israel pays tribute to victims of Holocaust, 'history's darkest hour'
Donald Trump has paid his respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Israel's Yad Vashem memorial museum.
Religion, racism and nationalism are 'over' says The 1975's Matt Healy after Manchester attack
Matt Healy, the frontman of Manchester rock band The 1975, spoke out against the Manchester terror attack at a Detroit gig last night, saying religion, racism and nationalism are 'over'.
'I forgive and accept': Christian former governor of Jakarta withdraws appeal over imprisonment for 'insulting Islam'
The Christian former governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, will withdraw an appeal against his controversial two-year prison sentence over claims that he insulted Islam, saying that has decided to 'forgive and accept'.
What's really wrong with what Katie Hopkins said about Manchester
Katie Hopkins is a TV personality and newspaper columnist of a kind more common in the States than in Britain.